Comments on: CD Laddering: Basic Cash Savings

By: Are You Really Saving All You Can?

Are You Really Saving All You Can? — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:03:56 +0000

[...] is possible to increase your savings to an emergency fund, or to a retirement account. However, you need to take the steps necessary to create a spending [...]

By: How Will You Use Your Tax Refund?

How Will You Use Your Tax Refund? — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:45:51 +0000

[...] If you don’t have consumer debt to pay off, you can add to your emergency fund, increasing your safety net. This is especially important if you had to dip into your emergency fun any time during the last recession. You can build your safety net by adding to a high-yield savings account, or setting up a CD ladder. [...]

By: 3 Things You Should Know About 529 College Savings Plans

3 Things You Should Know About 529 College Savings Plans — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:05:46 +0000

[...] it might be worth it to consider a college savings account with a relatively high yield, or a CD ladder. You might also consider buying tax-advantaged bonds (municipal bonds, for example) to give you a [...]

By: Getting More from Your CDs

Getting More from Your CDs — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:05:19 +0000

[...] of the ways to add a little stability and safety to your investment portfolio is to create a CD ladder that can help you keep your money in an investment that offers safety and relative liquidity. [...]